Great Lakes ADA Center

Great Lakes ADA Center The Great Lakes ADA Center provides information, guidance & training on the ADA. Great Lakes ADA Center is a member the ADA National Network.

The ADA National Network consists of ten Regional ADA National Network Centers located throughout the United States that provides personalized, local assistance to ensure that the ADA is implemented wherever possible. We are not an enforcement or regulatory agency, but a helpful resource supporting the ADA’s mission to “make it possible for everyone with a disability to live a life of freedom and equality.”

06/11/2026

Forbes’ Accessibility List highlights the biggest innovators and impact-makers at the forefront of accessibility for people with disabilities. See who made the list.

Welcome to Week Six of the Access Countdown campaign! Each week, we are sharing information related to accessibility at ...
06/10/2026

Welcome to Week Six of the Access Countdown campaign! Each week, we are sharing information related to accessibility at softball and baseball games. This week, we are sharing resources focused on making concessions more accessible.

As baseball and softball season approaches, fans are getting excited about going to the stadium and getting their popcorn, hot dogs, and cold beverages to watch their favorite team play. Because of the ADA, fans with disabilities have access to all concessions, including food service areas, restaurants, and souvenir stands.

Learn more:
U.S. Access Board’s Sales and Service Counters accessibility animation: bit.ly/4e47nBq.

Check out our archived webinars:
Sporting: The Spectator’s Experience: bit.ly/4dvvKYA.
Accessible Sales and Service Counters: bit.ly/31W11mo.

Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar, "Beyond Code Minimums: Designing Accessible Kitchens & Bathrooms."In ...
06/09/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar, "Beyond Code Minimums: Designing Accessible Kitchens & Bathrooms."

In this webinar, attendees will learn practical design standards that go beyond minimal code compliance—so you can recognize quality accessibility when you see it (or request it when you don't). Our speakers will share a Reference Guide and Kitchen and Bathroom Prototypes that they developed to reflect an inclusive design approach to plan for accessibility in any housing type.

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone.
Registration: bit.ly/4xkGMZG.
Registration closes one day before the webinar or when it reaches capacity.

Happy Pride Month from the Great Lakes ADA Center!Today, we want to share a list of resources supporting LGBTQ+ individu...
06/09/2026

Happy Pride Month from the Great Lakes ADA Center!

Today, we want to share a list of resources supporting LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities. All of these resources can be accessed via this link: Linktr.ee/JunePride.

LGBTQ+ Resources from NAMI: Mental health and support information for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Rainbow Guidebook from MASS Advocates Standing Strong: A guidebook for understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Resource Library from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging: A collection of guides, reports, and educational materials to improve support for LGBTQ+ older adults.

Advocating for LGBTQ Students with Disabilities: A guide from Human Rights Campaign, National Association of School Psychologists, NEA Member Benefits, and The National Center for LGBTQ Rights on supporting LGBTQ students with an IEP or 504 Plan.

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking input from the transit industry and the public on how to assess and ...
06/08/2026

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking input from the transit industry and the public on how to assess and improve the quality of public transportation services in large urbanized areas, with a focus on family-friendly transit, universal accessibility, safety and security, cleanliness, and service and system reliability.

Deadline to submit your input: August 3, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/transit-FTA.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is no definitive list of medical co...
06/08/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is no definitive list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental condition, such as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as working, walking, learning, or concentrating.

We curated some resources for you to learn more about PTSD and resources that support people with PTSD, including in the workplace: Linktr.ee/PTSDAM.

Stay informed on all things ADA! Join the Great Lakes ADA Center's mailing lists to receive the latest news, webinars, a...
06/07/2026

Stay informed on all things ADA! Join the Great Lakes ADA Center's mailing lists to receive the latest news, webinars, and resources on disability and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Choose from our four listservs: the Great Lakes Chronicle Newsletter, the ADA Monthly Webinars Listserv, the Great Lakes Listserv, and our Region 5 Latino Outreach Listserv, which provides ADA information and resources for Spanish speakers.

Subscribe today at: bit.ly/join-listserv-now

Today, June 7, is National Cancer Survivors Day. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people who have canc...
06/07/2026

Today, June 7, is National Cancer Survivors Day. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people who have cancer or who have had cancer in the past when the condition and/or its treatment substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as working.

Learn more about cancer in the workplace and the ADA: bit.ly/CancerADA.

The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation provides resources to learn more about this annual celebration: ncsd.org.

In 2023, United Airlines committed to becoming the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors and to outfit...
06/06/2026

In 2023, United Airlines committed to becoming the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors and to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026. bit.ly/4xcguce.

Recently, accessibility consultant Tom Babinszki from Even Grounds shared his experience and some areas where the onboard experience could still be improved. bit.ly/4uM8a18.

Have you noticed Braille on your recent United flights? What do you think?

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